As of November 15, 2024, the fishing scene at Lake of the Woods in Minnesota is thriving, despite the cooler temperatures.

### Weather and Water Conditions
The water temperatures have dropped significantly, which has the fish actively biting. Yesterday, the area experienced a mix of cloudy and sunny skies with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s to the mid-40s Fahrenheit. The cooler water temps, now in the 40s, have the walleyes and saugers snapping.

### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise was at around 7:15 AM, and sunset is expected at about 4:45 PM, providing a good window for both morning and evening fishing.

### Fish Activity
Walleye and sauger fishing remains excellent, with many anglers reporting success across various parts of the lake. The fish are active, particularly during the morning and evening hours. On the South End, jigging with frozen or live emerald shiners has been the most effective method. Anglers are also having success pulling spinners and trolling crankbaits, especially in the 15 to 25 feet of water range.

### Best Lures and Bait
For jigging, gold, glow white, glow red, chartreuse, orange, and pink jig colors are highly recommended. Combining gold with any of these colors often yields good results. Emerald shiners, whether frozen or live, are the go-to bait for walleyes.

### Hot Spots
- **The Rainy River**: This area continues to improve with more walleyes moving in each week. Good fish are being caught in many sections of the river, particularly during the morning and evening hours.
- **Four Mile Bay**: This bay is holding some nice walleyes as they make their way in from the lake. Focus on the edge of the current and channel breaks.
- **NW Angle**: Here, walleyes are keying in on areas with structure such as points, neck-down areas with current, and transition areas from rock to mud.

Overall, the fall fishing on Lake of the Woods is in full swing, and with the right lures and bait, anglers are catching a variety of species including walleyes, saugers, crappies, pike, and even the occasional sturgeon.